Fellow wine enthusiasts pack your bags and get ready for a year full of choices like none before! Food & Wine Trails has been busy not only expanding home office staffing, but we've also listened to your requests for more options, immersive wine experiences, regional culinary discoveries, expanded destinations, genuine experiences and customized land programs.

To kick off the 2020 season we are excited to announce our first-ever wine cruise to CUBA! O'Brien Estate sails round-trip Miami aboard Oceania Cruises' newly refurbished SIRENA January 6th with three stops in Cuba, including a full day in Havana.

In another first for F&WT, we have partnered with O'Brien Estate for a second 2020 wine cruise in the fall to the Mediterranean. Even if you have sailed the Med before, you'll get a whole new perspective aboard Silversea's luxurious new ship Silver Moon, with all-suite accommodations and only 596 guest capacity. Sail Athens to Venice Sept 23 - Oct 2.

How about a little Aussie with your wine? Beginning January 6th spend two weeks with wine extraordinaire Dan Kosta (founding partner of Kosta Browne) and Rich Aurilia(former SF Giants All-Star shortstop and Hall of Famer) cruising around Australia & New Zealand. Airfare is included and you'll have the opportunity to explore wine regions in both countries with F&WT's coveted multiple shore tour options.

After a brief absence we are pleased to welcome back our friends at Ramey Cellars. Join David, Carla and the Ramey family for a summer river cruise along France's Rhône River. This region is one of David's all-time favorites and where his inspiration for producing award-winning Syrahs originated. As Ramey Cellars guest, you'll enjoy tasty Ramey Syrahs plus exquisite Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon while onboard Uniworld's S.S. Catherine, June 14-21.

More enticing programs for 2020...

Our valued partners Papapietro Perryhave chosen a wonderful itinerary for their next hosted wine cruise - 12 days in the Med, including three full days in fascinating Turkey. Set sail with Ben, Yolanda, Bruce & Renae June 7th from Barcelona.

James Family Estate keeps it close to home with an adventure to America's Last Frontier - Alaska. Sailing June 25 - July 6, Seattle to Vancouver aboard the newly renovated Regatta.

Zinfandel enthusiasts will want to be sure and sign up forZAP's 2020 Bordeaux Wine Cruise with an option to extend your stay prior to the cruise in Spain's Basque Country. This Basque program is brand new for F&WT and we have lots of surprises in store!

As you can see there are many wonderful programs in 2020, literally something to please everyone's pallet. Be sure to check out our just announced 2021Africa and South America wine cruises! Click on the "Cruises" tab at the top of this page for more journeys and check back often for exciting updates!

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OUR MISSION at Food & Wine Trails is to offer guests authenticity and the highest-quality value in the culinary and viticulture travel world.

The best way to truly know a place is to experience it through its people, food and wine. And the most fun you can have doing that is to travel with a group of likeminded enthusiasts.

We are an award-winning tour company with more than 31 years of experience. This long-time, singular focus on food and wine educational travel, combined millions of dollars in annual purchasing power, and a team of worldwide food and wine experts, allows us to offer our guests a unique combination of value, quality, authenticity and access.

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We take our guests off-the-beaten-track, providing educational opportunities that engage all the senses. We satisfy each person’s curiosity, palate and love of travel. [For more about what we do and how we differ, visit our ABOUT US page]

What we offer:

Food & Wine Cruises

Our wine cruises offer enthusiasts the best value in today's economy. Each experience includes onboard and onshore enrichment programming exclusive to the group, plus the opportunity to meet and travel with some of the most famous names in the wine and food world. Plus receive value-added amenities such as free or discounted airfare, ship board credits, and prepaid gratuities. [More on FOOD & WINE CRUISES]

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For groups ranging in size from six to twenty people, we offer a few focused and select group departure dates to France, Italy, Spain, and other popular destinations. Each trip includes the high-quality and unique program elements with a food and wine focus. [More on GROUP TOURS]

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For those looking for customized arrangements, we design dream trips! Pick a place on the map and contact us for the 'inside scoop.' [More on CUSTOMIZED TRIP PLANNING]

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We specialize in destinations within Sonoma and Napa counties. A well planned program is a constructed balance of learning and play. Like live theater, there are countless details, but only one chance for success. Ensuring success for our clients is the number one priority of our team. [Please email us at info@foodandwinetrails.com for more on Event Planning, Meetings, and Tours]